Visit Renton

The greater Renton Chamber of Commerce and visitor center welcomes you to Renton, Washington.

The Puget Sound region is becoming the fastest growing area for new and relocating businesses in the USA. One of the many reasons for this includes our beautiful environment, surrounded by scenery like majestic Mount Rainier or magnificent Lake Washington bordering Seattle on the west and Renton on the south. Our growing workforce fueled by manufacturing, technology, healthcare, educational institutions and retail makes Renton the perfect place to shop, dine, play, learn and reside. 

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THINGS TO DO IN RENTON

Renton, Washington Street Map cover. Features a scenic lake trail, Renton Chamber of Commerce logo, downtown, a sculpture of walking people, and a historic building.
Cover of the Renton 2022-23 Community Profile & Resource Guide, featuring a pier with vintage street lamps by a lake, surrounded by trees, with a cloudy sky above.

About Renton

For your next stay in the greater Seattle area, discover the magic of Renton and enjoy our convenient, spectacular location, outstanding value and hometown hospitality. Nestled on the south shore of beautiful Lake Washington, Renton is centrally located in the heart of the Puget Sound area - just 10 minutes from SeaTac International Airport, Seattle and Bellevue. Renton also offers terrific views of the Olympics, the Cascades and Mount Rainier. Get the best of the Northwest, without Downtown's high prices, hassle, traffic and expensive parking. You're invited to stay, playeat and drink Ahead of the Curve.

Play 18 holes of challenging golf at Maplewood Golf Course. Catch a concert or play at the IKEA Performing Arts Center, Renton Civic Theatre or CARCO Theatre. Kids of all ages will love the Henry Moses Family Aquatic Center, the Boathouse on Lake Washington, and the Renton Skatepark. Plan time to discover Renton's 100-year history at the Renton History Museum and visit nearby Veterans Memorial Park. Renton is also the stage for dozens of special events and festivals throughout the year. Don't miss the Return to Renton Car Show or Renton River Days in July, the Kids Fishing Derby, Holiday Clam Lights, Fourth of July celebrations and now two Farmers Market locations; the downtown Piazza and The Landing.

Discover Renton's natural beauty. Hike or bike the 4.5-mile Cedar River Trail. Explore a 1.5-mile long Lakefront Trail that connects to miles of scenic trails to the north and across Lake Washington. Enjoy the more than 12.5 miles of trails that run throughout the City. Don't miss 30 award-winning parks, including beautiful Coulon Memorial Beach Park that features a spectacular nature walk and swimming beach.

Our event calendar is full of activities to enjoy, whether you're planning a family activity or taking a break during a business trip. 

Visit the Renton Downtown Partnership page for a local map of Downtown Renton. Click here for information on their VisitRenton App.

Blue-toned image with text This Month in Renton and City of Renton logo featuring a stylized R with a leaf and river. Background shows an aerial view of a town by water.
Image showing the VisitRenton app on two phone screens, promoting a download. Text: Explore Renton like a local. VisitRentonWA.com/visitrentonapp. App available on Google Play and App Store.
Welcome flyer for Renton, highlighting the Chamber of Commerce, downtown attractions, parks, the Landing shopping center, museum, and public art installations. Includes QR codes.